OfficeConnect®
ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide
Model WL-553 3CRWDR200A-75 3CRWDR200B-75
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. 10015251 Rev. AB
Published August 2008
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Naming Convention 9
Conventions 9
Related Documentation 10
1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER
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Introduction |
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Positioning the Router |
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3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 25
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Welcome |
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Password |
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Time Zone |
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WAN Settings |
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LAN Settings |
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DHCP 41 |
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Summary |
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5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION
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Password |
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Wizard |
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LAN Settings |
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DHCP Lease Table |
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Wireless Settings |
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Configuration |
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Encryption |
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WMM |
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Connection Control |
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Client List |
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Advanced Wireless Settings |
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Internet Settings |
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Firewall |
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Special Applications |
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SPI |
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PC Privileges |
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Schedule Rules |
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Content Filter |
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URL Filter |
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System Tools |
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Restart |
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Configuration |
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Upgrade |
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Advanced |
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Static Route |
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RIP |
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Port Mapping |
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Management |
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Syslog |
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Remote Management |
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Diagnostics |
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Device Info |
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Summary |
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Statistics |
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ARP |
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Support/Feedback |
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Support |
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Feedback |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Basic Connection Checks |
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Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens |
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Connecting to the Internet |
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Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults |
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Wireless Networking |
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Power LED or Power Adapter OK LED Not Lit |
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Recovering from Corrupted Software |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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3Com Warranty and Support Services |
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USING DISCOVERY |
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Running the Discovery Application |
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IP Addresses and Subnet Masks |
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Standards |
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System Requirements |
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Cable Specifications |
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Important Safety Information |
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise |
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GLOSSARY |
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INDEX |
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REGULATORY NOTICES |
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Regulatory Information |
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CAUTION: EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. |
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US - Radio Frequency Requirements |
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USA-FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) |
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MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 139 |
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CANADA – INDUSTR YCANADA (IC) |
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INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT |
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DE CONFORMITÉ À LA RÉGLEMENTATION D’INDUSTRIE CANADA |
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This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR200A-75 and 3CRWDR200B-75).
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems.
If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted
Pair Cables throughout this guide.
Conventions |
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. |
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Table 1 |
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10 CHAPTER : ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Table 1 |
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Caution |
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Information that alerts you to potential personal |
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Table 2 Text Conventions
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The words “enter” |
When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type |
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something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press |
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Keyboard key names |
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Related In addition to this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install
and configure your Router.
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INTRODUCING THE ROUTER |
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Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all this, bringing networks to the small office.
The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you, the small office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been available only to large corporations. Now, you can network the computers in your office, connect them all to a single Internet outlet, and harness the combined power of all of your computers.
OfficeConnect ADSL The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router is Wireless 108Mbps designed to provide a cost-effective means of sharing a single broadband 11g Firewall Router Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. The
Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic “firewall”, preventing anyone outside of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers. The Router also gives you many administrative features such as scheduled internet access policies, web content filter, and intrusion detections.
Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. In this network, only one computer is connected to the Internet. This computer must always be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet.
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Figure 1 Example Network Without a Firewall Router
When you use the Firewall Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your connection to the Internet. Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can have in your network.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router
Firewall Router Advantages |
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Firewall Router |
The advantages of the Firewall ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall |
Advantages |
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■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers |
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■ High speed 802.11g wireless networking |
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■ No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your |
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■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and |
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■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration |
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■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) |
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■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other |
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■ Security — Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and |
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encryption to protect wireless network traffic |
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■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter |
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■ Internet Access Policy, to schedule your Internet Acccess rules with |
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options in keywords and applications blocking |
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■ Wireless Multimedia, to maximize the quality of your internet service |
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with traffic prioritization |
■One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router
■One power adapter for use with the Router
■Four rubber feet
■One RJ 11 cable (typically a telephone cable) if your model is 3CRWDR200A-75
■One RJ 45 cable (typically an Ethernet cable) if your model is 3CRWDR200B-75
■One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and this User Guide
■Installation Guide
■One Support and Safety Information Sheet
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■One Warranty Flyer
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
Minimum System
and Component
Requirements
Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following:
■A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router.
■An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC.
■An active ADSL subscription and connection.
■A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher.
Front Panel |
The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) |
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Figure 3 Router — Front Panel |
3CRWDR200A-75
Alert Power WLAN Sync Data
DSL DSL
ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router |
On= 10M/100M, Flash = Activity |
1Alert LED Orange
Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.
Off — The Router is operating normally.
Flashing quickly — Indicates one of the following conditions:
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■The Router has just been started up and is running a self-test routine, or
■The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or
■The system software is in the process of being upgraded
In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off.
Flashing slowly — The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Router will then enter the start-up sequence and resume normal operation.
On for 2 seconds, and then off — The Router has detected and prevented a hacker from attacking your network from the Internet.
Continuously on — A fault has been detected with your Router during the start-up process. Refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”.
2Power LED Green
Indicates that the Router is powered on.
3Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow
If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. Refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”.
4Four LAN Status LEDs
Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)
If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”). The port will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.
5Sync DSL Status LED
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The LED lights up and stays on when the connection between ADSL service and the Router is OK. If the LED is off, nothing is connected or there is a problem (refer to Chapter 6 “Troubleshooting”).
6Data DSL Status LED
If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received over the internet. If the LED is off this can also indicate the login has failed on a PPPoE or PPPoA ADSL connection
The Sync DSL LED and Data DSL LED are excellent diagnostic indicators. If interpreted correctly they can give a reliable indication of the cause of an ADSL connection failure.
Rear Panel |
The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one |
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Figure 4 Router - Rear Panel |
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Wireless Antennae |
The antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially installed.
CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops.
Rotating the antennae further may cause damage.
8ADSL Port
Using the RJ11 cable provided, connect your Router to the telephone socket via a splitter.
or
Using the RJ45 cable provided, connect your Router to the telephone socket via a splitter.
9Power Adapter Socket
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Only use the power adapter supplied with this Router. Do not use any other adapter.
10Power Adapter OK LED
Green
Indicates that the power adapter is supplying power to the Router. If the LED is off, there may be a problem with the power adapter or adapter cable.
11Reset Button
Press this button to reset your Router to factory default.
12Four 10/100 LAN ports
Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). The LAN ports will automatically set themselves to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to which they are connected and the type of cable used.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION |
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Introduction |
This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router, |
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■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. |
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■ Connecting the Router to your network. |
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■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router. |
Safety Information |
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WARNING: Please read the “Safety Information” section in Appendix D |
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VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise” |
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sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. |
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AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes |
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Positioning the
Router
You should place the Router in a location that:
■is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket that will be used to connect to the Internet.
■is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.
■allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.
■allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.
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When positioning your Router, ensure:
■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
■ Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
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■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit. |
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25 mm (1 in.) clearance. |
Using the Rubber |
Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from |
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moving around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top |
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OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each |
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corner of the underside of your Router. |
Stacking the Router |
If you are stacking your Router with other OfficeConnect units, install the |
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Router at the top of the stack. Refer to the documentation supplied with |
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your other OfficeConnect unit for details on using the stacking clip. |
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A stacking clip is not supplied with the Router. Use the stacking clip |
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supplied with another stackable OfficeConnect unit. |
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Wall Mounting |
There are two slots on the underside of the Router that can be used for |
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wall mounting. |
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When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power |
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outlet.Do not install the Router more than 200 cm above the ground. |
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You will need two suitable screws to wall mount the unit. To do this: |
1Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two screw holes which are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart.
2Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface.
3Remove any connections to the unit and locate it over the screw heads. When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it downwards to secure.
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When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall.
CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units.
Before you Install Before you install and configure your Router, you need the following your Router additional information. If you do not have this information, contact your
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Space is provided below for you to record this information.
If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPPoE, (or PPPoA, which is in common use in the UK), you need a User Name and Password:
PPPoE User Name |
: ______________________ |
PPPoE Password |
: ______________________ |
PPPoE Service Name |
: ______________________ |
You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. Do not enter anything if your ISP does not require this information.
You should leave the Authentication Method as its default: Auto if your
ISP does not specify this parameter.
If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the following information:
IP Address |
: ____.____.____.____ |
Subnet Mask |
: ____.____.____.____ |
Default Router address |
: ____.____.____.____ |
DNS address |
: ____.____.____.____ |
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If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than |
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PPPoE, you do not need any further information. This configuration is |
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typical of cable connections. |
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Powering Up the |
To power up the Router: |
Router |
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1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the |
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back panel of the Router. |
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2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. |
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Connecting the |
The first step for installing your Router is to physically connect it to an |
Router |
RJ11or RJ45 cable, as appropriate, with the splitter and then connect the |
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Router to a computer in order to be able to access the Internet. See |
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Figure 5: |
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Figure 5 Connecting the Router |
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To use your Router to connect to the Internet through an DSL connection:
1Insert one end of the supplied telephone (RJ-11) cable into the ADSL port on the rear panel of the Router. Check that the DSL Sync status LED lights on the Router.
2Connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router using a Category 5 twisted pair cable. Check that the corresponding LAN status
LED on the Router lights.
Connecting the Router |
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You have now completed the hardware installation of your Router. Next you need to set up your computers so that they can make use of the Router to communicate with the Internet.
3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a computer that is directly connected to one of the LAN ports.
If you configure the Router from a wireless computer, note that you may lose contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration.
To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows:
■Encryption — none
■Service Area Name/SSID — 3Com
■Channel — 11
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SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS |
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The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to |
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the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers |
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need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the |
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configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in |
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this chapter. If your computers are configured with fixed or static |
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addresses and you do not wish to change this, then you should use the |
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Discovery program on the Router CD-ROM to detect and configure your |
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Router. Refer to Appendix A for information on using the Discovery |
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program. |
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Obtaining an IP |
Refer to the section below that relates to your operating system for |
Address |
details on how to obtain an IP address automatically. |
Automatically |
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1From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
2Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections.
3Double click on Local Area Connection.
4Click on Properties.
5A screen similar to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
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Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen
6Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in Figure 7. Click OK.
Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen
7 Restart your computer.
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1From the Windows start menu, select Network.
2Select Network Center option from the top menu.
3Select Manage Networks from the left panel.
4Double click on the Local Area Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area Connection Status will appear.
5Click on Details and bring up the Local Area Connection Properties tab.
6Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
7Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.
1From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.
2Click on Netmwork and Internet Connections.
3Click on the Network Connections icon.
4Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area Connection Status will appear.
5Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
6Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.
7Restart your computer.
1From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
2Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties.
3In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address automatically is selected. Click OK.
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If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to |
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change your TCP/IP settings: |
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From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP. |
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In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet”. |
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In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.” |
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Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes. |
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Restart your computer. |
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Disabling PPPoE |
If you have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your computer, you |
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will need to disable it. To do this: |
Software |
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1 |
From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. |
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Double click on Internet Options. |
3 |
Select the Connections Tab. A screen similar to Figure 8 should be |
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displayed. |
4 |
Select the Never Dial a Connection option. |
Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen
You may wish to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer to free resources, as it is not required for use with the Router.
Disabling Web |
Ensure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your computer. |
Proxy |
Go to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. Select the |
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Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Make sure that |
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the Use Proxy Server option is unchecked. |
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